photo by Michael J. Lee
Example of a small classic mudroom design in Boston with white walls

This bedroom and full bathroom are part of an adventuresome project my wife and I embarked upon to create a complete apartment in the basement of our townhouse. We designed a floor plan that creatively and efficiently used all of the 385-square-foot-space, without sacrificing beauty, comfort or function – and all without breaking the bank! To maximize our budget, we did the work ourselves and added everything from thrift store finds to DIY wall art to bring it all together. A partial double closet bar adds a little extra space while still leaving room for longer hanging clothes.

This modern farmhouse kitchen was created to match the style and feel of the rest of the historic house built in the 1700s. Reclaimed flooring and counters, white fully custom Grabill cabinets, a farmhouse sink, and marble counters complete this lovely kitchen. Design and Installation by Main Street at Botellos. Photography by Eric Roth.

Seated home bar - transitional galley ceramic tile and gray floor seated home bar idea in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx countertops and mirror backsplash

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Home office - craftsman built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office idea in Minneapolis with gray walls

Entry Foyer looking thru to the Great Room
Inspiration for a large timeless dark wood floor and brown floor foyer remodel in Orange County with beige walls

Photography: Piston Design
Example of a large tuscan open concept and formal living room design in Austin with beige walls

a good dog hanging out
Example of a mid-sized classic ceramic tile and black floor mudroom design in Chicago with gray walls

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

This home was featured in the May 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/classically-comfortable/

Bedroom - large rustic guest carpeted and beige floor bedroom idea in Denver with gray walls and no fireplace

We removed the long wall of mirrors and moved the tub into the empty space at the left end of the vanity. We replaced the carpet with a beautiful and durable Luxury Vinyl Plank. We simply refaced the double vanity with a shaker style.

this dog wash is a great place to clean up your pets and give them the spa treatment they deserve. There is even an area to relax for your pet under the counter in the padded cabinet.

Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Example of a cottage kitchen design in San Diego with no island, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, colored appliances and a farmhouse sink

This master bathroom features a floating wood cabinet with double rectangular sinks and quartz countertop, oversized soaking tub, Grohe plumbing fixtures, separate water closet and a walk-in shower with double shower heads, built-in bench and frameless enclosures. There are "modern prairie" style windows above the tub that allow a lot of natural light in the bathroom. Designed by Price Residential Design; Built by Epic Development; Interior Design by Mike Horton; Photo by Brian Gassel

Varied shades of warm and cool grays are punctuated with warm yellows and rich blacks for a modern, and family-friendly, timeless look.
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Jeffrey Kilmer
Inspiration for a small timeless backyard patio remodel in New York with no cover

Transitional open concept light wood floor family room photo in Austin with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The result after many months of tedious and careful recreation of details and renovation.
Inspiration for a mid-sized victorian brown two-story exterior home remodel in Seattle